23 December 2010
‘The French Church and  the Caribs’

‘The French Church and the Caribs’


Later this afternoon Rev. Mark de Silva’s “The French Church and the Caribs” will be launched. It is described as a Brief History of th...
17 December 2010
Reflections on the 2010 General Election

Reflections on the 2010 General Election


The 2010 General Election is now history, while its implications and consequences will not manifest themselves for some time. Perhaps more than any ot...
03 December 2010
We are only ten days away!

We are only ten days away!


By the time this issue of SEARCHLIGHT reaches the streets, the big day, December 13, will only be ten days away. This is surely shaping up to be one o...
26 November 2010
An election like no other

An election like no other


It is clear that the stakes are extremely high as the countdown continues for the December 13 election. At stake is the legacy of Dr. Gonsalves, which...
19 November 2010
The bell has been rung

The bell has been rung


The Election Bell, proverbial and (even physical) has been rung amidst a lot of controversy. What a way to kick off the official start of the election...
12 November 2010
Post Tomas reflections

Post Tomas reflections


Like many other Vincentians, Tomas’ assault on our homeland took me completely by surprise. I went to sleep after midnight on Friday, October 29,...
29 October 2010
Thoughts at  Independence 2010

Thoughts at Independence 2010


This week we celebrate our thirty first year of Independence at a time when our nation is facing tremendous challenges created by both internal and ex...
22 October 2010
My dear Hans

My dear Hans


What is it with all this stalking in the press? I hope you are not getting too fascinated with me! You obviously have more important things to do for ...
15 October 2010
A moment to savour

A moment to savour


Over the past year or two I have been deeply moved by images of human tragedy and tales of incredible survival around the world. There has been the mo...
08 October 2010
NCB owned by  St. Lucians but now the Bank of St.Vincent and the Grenadines!

NCB owned by St. Lucians but now the Bank of St.Vincent and the Grenadines!


The big talking point around the country is about the sale of the National Commercial Bank. There is a lot about the debate that is sickening and almo...